After years relying on other manufacturers to make the Nexus phones, Google has designed and engineered their smartphones for the first time. Equipped with a premium hardware and new software features from the latest Android 7.1 Nougat, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are selling like hot cake and you will have to join the long queue to buy these phones.
The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are among the first phones powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset. In terms of specs, they are among the most powerful Android handsets of the year. Another great feature of the Pixel is the superb rear camera. This is rated as the best phone camera ever with the DxOMark Mobile score of 89. These are also the first phones coming with Google Assistant, pre-installed Google Duo and Allo services, and unlimited storage of photos and videos at original quality on Google Photos.
The Google Pixel will come in 4 model numbers, which are G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, and G-2PW4200. The model number you have on your phone depends on your country or carrier. They have the same specs and just differ in network connectivity. Now, let’s check out the differences.
Google Pixel
| Model Number | Carrier / Country | Connectivity |
| G-2PW4100 | U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy | GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz) FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 TDD LTE: Band 41 |
| G-2PW4200 | International Version
U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse India Version: Flipkart / Reliance Digital / Cromā |
GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz) TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39 FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32 TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41 |
Google Pixel XL
| Model Number | Carrier / Country | Connectivity |
| G-2PW2100 | U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy | GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz) FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 TDD LTE: Band 41 |
| G-2PW2200 | International Version
U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse India Version: Flipkart / Reliance Digital / Cromā |
GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz) TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39 FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32 TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41 |
Do you have any question regarding the different models? Leave a comment below.
Joseph A. Marques says
Are the Verizon and Google Store Pixel the same device and model number?
Tuan Do says
Yes, as shown above.
KENNETH COSTELLO says
Either it is US or international. So any Pixel or Pixel XL for any US carrier will be the same.
chandra says
Can I use International version with Project fi in US?
Omar Héctor Rodríguez says
Buenas Tardes: me podrán indicar si el modelo internacional G-2PW2200 es apto para usar en Argentina ?
Omar Héctor Rodríguez says
necesito saber si el google pixel xl G-PW2100 puede usarse en Argentina ? Gracias. Espero respuesta
PB says
I have the g-2PW4100 model bought in the USA. Will this device work on 4gLTE networks in India?
Please provide help at the earliest as I have to travel soon?
Thanks in advance.!
Jo says
Did you ever figure this out? I’m wondering the same.
JG says
I am currently considering buying the G-2PW4200 for our CEO in Japan. It however appears there is no way for me to purchase it unless I was in the UK or India where it is sold locally through the telecoms and 3rd parties. The intension of the purchase is to have this phone work not only in Japan, but also a variety of destinations while of course popping and swapping out local SIMs. In this case, presumably the G-2PW4200 would be more suitable over the G-2PW4100. Thoughts?
John says
Both phones are the same electronically. The XL just has the larger screen. Both US and International versions cover a wide variety of frequencies for international travel. If you have specific countries you are concerned about, you should check the country bands support (Wikipedia is good) against the listed bands in the chart above.
Armando says
How can I get a manual for Google pixel .model # 2 PW4100 g
I just got this phone n need instructions
rainier says
G-2PW4100 does it have sim card slot?
Kalyani J says
Do this all 4 model (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, and G-2PW4200) have HFC support and if yes then do they have same NFC area ?
Rajkumar chinnasamy says
Just got g- 2pw4200 need a instruction
Adolfo says
How can I know my model of Pixel
it doesnt shows on my device option it says just Pixel.
Ezra says
Are all Google Pixel (XL) Model G-2PW2100 both CDMA and GSM no matter if you bought it from Verizon and have Verizon unlock it. I plan to go to the UK and I want to pop a Sim card it all of their Network GSM.
Jay says
What Model 1st Gen Google Pixel XL Google Factory Unlocked US Version has Android 7.1 Nougat (Carrier & Bootloader Unlocked)?
My friend bought a 1st Gen Google Pixel XL 5.5″ Google Edition Google Factory Unlocked US Version Android 7.1
(Carrier& Bootloader Unlocked) from Google.
In developer settings all you had to do was click Unlock Bootloader. For Development Purposes & have a systemless bootloader unlock vs using 3rd party software to manually unlock bootloader & potentially damage phone.
I bought the same phone w/ same specs, but it was loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo & No option to unlock bootloader. I wanted to send it back, but Google isn’t selling 1st Gen Pixel XL anymore. They speratically get a few here & there, but usually aren’t sold on Google Store anymore.
ANY ADVICE ON GOOGLE UNLOCKED US VERSION MODEL # OR HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER FOR ROOT/DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IF IT ISN’T UNLOCKED AS IT SHOULD BE?
John says
Here is how to unlock the bootloader on your Google Store Edition Pixel/Pixel XL:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sailfish/install
Also I’m looking for information on how to identify the Google Store Edition of the Pixel XL that has the unlockable bootloader because most people selling don’t provide enough information to tell what they are selling.
I thought maybe I could bypass the issue by buying the international edition instead, but I have found out that European carriers are also locking the bootloaders against unlocking.
Rob says
Thanks for the info. 👍